National Archives and US Capitol: Historic Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of the US on a guided tour of the National Archives and US Capitol. Explore iconic buildings and view important documents with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The National Archives Museum - Begin your tour by stepping into the past at the National Archives. With pre-reserved tickets for the first entrance of the day, your expert guide will lead you straight in to see some of the most influential documents in history. At the Rotunda, lay your eyes on the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
  • Pre-reserved National Archives entry ticket
  • Pre-reserved US Capitol entry ticket
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the intriguing history of America’s foundation on this tour of two significant landmarks in Washington, the National Archives and the US Capitol. Don’t fret over ticket availability or scheduling issues; we’ve already booked your entry to both sights. Enjoy the company of a knowledgeable guide who can breathe life into the prominent…

Location
701 Constitution Ave. NW
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408- Outside the Front Steps of the National Archives.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_a
Oct 16, 2024
A great tour - Really enjoyed this experience. Loved getting to see the documents at the archives before others got there.
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Mickey_h
Sep 17, 2024
Great day in DC - David was very good, enjoyed the day. He was punctual and kept track of everyone in the group, very informative.
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Paula_w
Sep 12, 2024
So much fun! - Mike was awesome! Enjoyed the tour, Mike has a great personality. I would use you again for bookings if available.
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Orlando_g
Sep 7, 2024
Outstanding experience! - Every part of our tour was fabulous, our guide Jana was amazing, very informative, took our time to explore, an overall fantastic experience.
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April_d
Sep 6, 2024
Worth the Money - Our guide was so personable and very informative. We loved seeing the American Documents and our kids really enjoyed the Capitol tour.
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Brenda_s
Aug 31, 2024
Touching - To see the original documents you've only read about along with the how/when/why on display was a very emotional experience. Great!!!
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Andrea_m
Aug 29, 2024
Very informative and interesting - Jesse was an awesome guide. He was so knowledgeable and funny, too! This is a must do while visiting Washington DC.
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Julie_w
Aug 16, 2024
I would recommend this tour! - Having a guide with a Master’s degree in history was invaluable. Faith knew so many important details of our founding documents. She was so clear and made sure we understood what we were seeing. She did this while ushering us about and getting us delivered on time for the U. S. Capitol tour, which was wonderful. I would recommend this tour!
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Anastasiya_e
Oct 8, 2024
Avoiding crowds - I booked this tour to avoid long lines and get into the Archives and Capitol building. It was a good choice because we didn't have to wait in lines for a minute. The guide was nice and talkative. However, he didn't give us much information about the exhibits, just general facts. He just led us into the building and let us wander around on our own. It was a bit of a disappointment, especially when compared to the short tour of the Capitol from the guide there after our guide said goodbye. Still, it was a good idea to walk around the city in a group.
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Mike_k
Oct 18, 2024
No tour - Wasn’t able to find my guide. Messaged and no response. Weren’t able to join the tour very frustrated.
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